RELEASE DATE: 25 April 2025
NakedMates.com has introduced voluntary Age Verification ahead of new requirements of the Online Safety Act (OSA) being implemented in the U.K. later in the year.
New code enables users to upload a unique headshot accompanied by a photograph of their Government Photo ID to confirm they are aged over 18 and entitled to access Naked Mates when the new requirements come into force. The simple two-step process is easy, costs nothing and is being operating in-house by Naked Mates Founder Mark Routeledge instead of using any of the many external age verification services that have appeared in the run up to the implementation of the OSA.
Mark commented, “As the OSA approached I looked into many age verification options for Naked Mates members and was quite surprised at the costs some organisations were charging for what is a relatively straightforward process. Taking into account the community element, reputation and integrity of Naked Mates and the fact that I’m known in person to many Naked Mates members, my research and feedback from members showed that they would much prefer that I kept this service in-house and did it myself within the safety and security of the Naked Mates infrastructure and did not involve third parties”.
Mark continued “It’s important to me that Naked Mates is compliant with any forthcoming legislation and I’m pleased I’ve managed to introduce age verification ahead of schedule. Introducing it now means Naked Mates members can get their age verified ahead of the new regulations and have peace of mind. Additionally, unlike many of the age verification services I approached who could only offer U.K. Government ID verification, I’m able to process verifications using Government Photo IDs from any country, which is great news for Naked Mates worldwide”.
In addition to age verification further code is being developed and introduced in the coming weeks – including enhanced content flagging, enhanced reporting and options to view social-only nudity – to ensure Naked Mates is fully compliant with all the OSA’s requirements.
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